Dial 211 to connect with community services near you - child care, senior services, counseling, food, shelter, job services, and more.
In San Francisco, you can dial 311 to be connected with any non-emergency City government service - Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Human Resources, Public Health, the County Clerk’s Office and more.
The Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross holds classes in First Aid and CPR. They also train volunteers to help in disasters of all sizes. For more information or a schedule of classes contact call (415) 427-8000.
The Department of Emergency Management's Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) is a group of Ham radio operators that provide vital communication skills during a disaster. ACS gives free training for those interested in learning how to use a Ham radio in disasters, and can help you get your license.
The Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) manages federal homeland security grant funds for the 10 Bay Area counties. Within its jurisdiction are 7 million people and over 100 incorporated cities. The UASI manages multiple federal grants totaling over $150 million. These include: the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC), Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (RCPG), and others. The UASI is chaired by San Francisco.
Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a nationwide, non-partisan organization, is the primary channel through which senior business executives can help enhance the nation's security.
The CHP's Golden Gate Communications Center in Vallejo fields 9-1-1 calls made from cell phones on major highways in San Francisco, including the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge.
CalNENA is the state association for 9-1-1 dispatch agencies in California. It conducts planning, training, and education, and represents its members before communications regulatory agencies and policy making bodies.
This federal agency provides information on responding to disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, mass casualties, and other health-related emergencies.
If you are a community-based organization looking to develop your emergency plan, or to receive training in personal preparedness, SEMS or volunteer management, CARD can help. San Francisco CARD is a coalition of traditional disaster responders and community service providers dedicated to preparing the community to mitigate and respond to disasters.
Under state law and local ordinance, the San Francisco EMSA provides planning, regulation, medical oversight, and quality assurance to the San Francisco EMS System. The EMSA is a division of the Department of Emergency Management.
EPA programs help ensure that facilities and organizations take steps to prevent oil spills, chemical accidents, and other emergencies, implement planning and preparedness requirements, and respond to environmental emergencies.
FEMA is a federal agency charged with reducing the loss of life and property and protecting the nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The San Francisco Division of the FBI serves the Northern and Central Coast regions of California. It operates from its headquarters office in downtown San Francisco as well as from its Resident Agencies in Concord, Eureka, Hayward, Monterey, Oakland, Palo Alto, San Jose, San Rafael, and Santa Rosa.
The San Francisco Fire Department works closely with DEM to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters.
NEMA is the professional association for emergency management directors from all 50 states, eight territories, and the District of Columbia.
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.
The purpose of the NEN is to facilitate the capacity of neighborhoods to partner with government and non-government organizations (NGOs) to improve the quality of life of their residents. Focus areas include Prepared & Resilient, Clean & Green, Public Safety and Community Organizing.
Get more information about storms, power outages, and safety.
The San Francisco Police Department works closely with DEM to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters.
The Sheriff's Department works side by side with the Police Department to patrol the City during natural disasters and civic emergencies.
The U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead role for oil spill response in San Francisco Bay, under federal law. DEM works closely with the Coast Guard on the Area Contingency Plan, which describes the role for federal, state, local, and private agencies during oil spill response. San Francisco is located in the 11th Coast Guard District, Sector San Francisco.
DHS is the primary federal agency charged with disaster management for the United States. Created in 2002 following the 9/11 attacks, DHS has absorbed multiple federal agencies that have a disaster management role, including: FEMA, the Coast Guard, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Secret Service.
This federal agency is a multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water. They study the landscape, our natural resources, and natural hazards.
The Volunteer Center functions on a number of different levels. It serves as a volunteer referral site in the event of an emergency, helps staff members of nonprofit organizations build their personal preparedness, and helps nonprofit organizations build their readiness to work with volunteers in a disaster situation.
